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Opinion 88-48
… by the Western Finger Lakes Solid Waste Management Authority. However, in order to assure that equipment … are made in furtherance of the corporate purposes of the Authority and that the Authority has a rational basis for choosing a vendor, it is … program by the Western Finger Lakes Solid Waste Management Authority would be subject to competitive bidding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-48Local Government Management Guide Reserve Funds
This guide describes the types of reserve funds that local governments and school districts can establish and maintain. In general, reserve funds have specific intended purposes and requirements as set forth in law.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/reserve-funds.pdfDiNapoli: Former Erie County Deputy Clerk Arrested for Stealing More Than $200,000 From County
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn, and Erie County Sheriff John C. Garcia announced the arrest of former … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli Erie County District Attorney John J Flynn and Erie County Sheriff …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-former-erie-county-deputy-clerk-arrested-stealing-more-200000-countyDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Investments Return 5.84% for State Fiscal Year 2024-25
… that the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) investment return was 5.84% for the state fiscal year that … that the New York State Common Retirement Funds Fund investment return was 584 for the state fiscal year that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-investments-return-584-state-fiscal-year-2024-25Course Offerings
… comprising 11 senior colleges; 7 community colleges; and 7 graduate, honors, and professional colleges. CUNY serves the five boroughs of … percent received their bachelor’s degree after four years, and 53 percent received their bachelor’s degree after six …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/01/course-offeringsXI.4.D Indirect Cost Allocations – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… allocation should be identified. In situations where the contractor provides services funded by a variety of sources … fair share of allowable indirect costs. For example, if a contractor operates a program for a local government or … of indirect costs, those costs must be borne by the contractor and may not be allocated to the State.The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi4d-indirect-cost-allocationsDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-128
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide the Division of Housing and Community Renewal instructions … The purpose of this bulletin is to provide the Division of Housing and Community Renewal instructions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-128-2023-rrsu-over-40-comp-time-ii-cash-outDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-123
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide the Division of Housing and Community Renewal instructions … The purpose of this bulletin is to provide the Division of Housing and Community Renewal instructions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-123-2022-rrsu-over-40-comp-time-ii-cash-outOpinion 99-1
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … Whether the assets of a service award program for volunteer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-1East Bloomfield Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-10)
… identify, report and implement needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in potable water outlets? Audit … used in plumbing and has since been identified as toxic to people, especially young children. Lead poisoning can … or causing hearing and speech problems which can lead to greater difficulty performing well in school and beyond. 1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/11/east-bloomfield-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25DeRuyter Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting(S9-25-4)
… and Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) to test potable (i.e., consumable) water for lead, report the results and … actionable lead levels were still in service without a test showing they were now below the lead action level or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/06/deruyter-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reportings9-25-4Fredonia Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-6)
… School District (District) officials identify, report and implement needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in … Program Lead is a metal that was commonly used in plumbing and has since been identified as toxic to people, especially … issues such as slowing children’s growth, causing learning and behavioral issues or causing hearing and speech problems …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/08/15/fredonia-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-6Tupper Lake Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-14)
… and Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) to test potable (i.e., consumable) water for lead, report the … 31, 2020 (extended to June 30, 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic). Cycle Three: January 1, 2023 to December 31, … actionable lead levels were still in service without a test showing they were now below the lead action level or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/08/01/tupper-lake-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-14Cheektowaga-Maryvale Union Free School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-5)
… in all potable water outlets as required by NYS Public Health Law and Department of Health (DOH) regulations. 3 We determined 207 of the 567 (37 … in June 2021, they did not report the results to the local health department in a timely manner. In addition, District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/25/cheektowaga-maryvale-union-free-school-district-lead-testing-andHazard Mitigation and Coordination (2021-N-8) 180-Day Response
To determine if New York City Emergency Management (NYCEM) adequately monitors and coordinates with New York City agencies for natural hazard mitigation, evacuation, and continuity of operations.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21n8-response.pdfHazard Mitigation and Coordination (2021-N-8)
To determine if New York City Emergency Management (NYCEM) adequately monitors and coordinates with New York City agencies for natural hazard mitigation, evacuation, and continuity of operations.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21n8.pdfLeaves of Absence – State Correction Officers and Security Hospital Treatment Assistants Plan
… for ERS Tier 3 5 and 6 members under Article 14CO Leaves of Absence …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1526/leaves-absenceExamples from GASB Statement 34 - Sample City Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balances Governmental Funds
… from sale of park land 3,476,488 3,476,488 Net change in fund balances (1,252,956) (570,962) 13,141,377 … $ 9,623,472 $34,893,106 The reconciliation of the net change in fund balances of governmental funds to the change in net assets in the statement of activities is presented in an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/examples-gasb-statement-34-1Selected State Agencies’ Roles in Financial Literacy (2020-S-53) 180-Day Response OTDA
To determine selected State agencies’ roles in providing financial literacy offerings, including how they identify and reach out to the most critical and vulnerable consumer groups and how they measure gains in individuals’ knowledge after participating in financial literacy offerings. We also ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s53-responseOTDA.pdfHistorical Employer Contribution Average Rate - 1972-2017
Chart of New York State and Local Retirement System Historical Employer Contribution Average Rate, 1972-2017
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/press/pdf/historical-employer-contribution-average-rate.pdf